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If you’re looking for books about shapes—whether for learning geometry, teaching kids, or exploring the concept of shapes in art and design—here are a few recommendations across different categories:

For Kids (Learning Basic Shapes)

1. “The Greedy Triangle” by Marilyn Burns
• This is a fun story that introduces kids to shapes by following a triangle who gets bored with its shape and keeps changing into new ones. It’s a great way to explore different 2D shapes.
2. “Shapes, Shapes, Shapes” by Tana Hoban
• A simple and engaging book that helps young children identify basic shapes in everyday objects, promoting visual literacy and observation skills.
3. “Mouse Shapes” by Ellen Stoll Walsh
• This book introduces kids to shapes through a fun story about mice using shapes to hide from predators. It helps reinforce the concept of shapes and their properties.
4. “My First Book of Shapes” by Eric Carle
• A colorful and tactile book for younger children that introduces the concept of shapes with Eric Carle’s signature collage artwork style.

For Learning Geometry (Elementary to Advanced)

1. “Geometry: A Comprehensive Course” by Dan Pedoe
• A classic text for high school and college students, this book covers a wide range of geometric concepts, including 2D and 3D shapes, proofs, and theorems.
2. “The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity” by Steven Strogatz
• This book provides a more intuitive look at mathematics, including geometry, in an accessible way, perfect for anyone looking to explore shapes and math from a broader perspective.
3. “The Elements of Euclid” by Euclid (Translated by Sir Thomas Heath)
• This is a historical and foundational work in geometry. It’s dense, but it presents the classical concepts of geometry that focus on shapes, proportions, and theorems.
4. “Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions” by Edwin A. Abbott
• Though not a traditional geometry book, this novella is an exploration of the world of shapes, especially 2D and 3D, and is often used to help students understand higher-dimensional geometry concepts.

For Art and Design (Shapes in Visual Art)

1. “The Elements of Graphic Design” by Alex W. White
• This book explores how shapes and elements of design come together in graphic design, providing insight into how geometric forms can be applied to visual composition.
2. “Design Basics” by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak
• A comprehensive introduction to the principles of design, this book looks at how basic shapes contribute to artistic compositions, focusing on balance, contrast, and unity in design.
3. “The Visual Display of Quantitative Information” by Edward R. Tufte
• This book focuses on the use of shapes and data visualization, exploring how geometric shapes can be used to represent complex information clearly and effectively.

These books vary in complexity, but all offer a rich look at shapes in their respective contexts.